A grand jury said Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money to the state-run Hope Florida organization, according to CBS News. The finding centers on how the funds were handled by the administration and the program.
WHO:Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration; Hope Florida; a grand jury (per CBS News)
WHAT:A grand jury found the administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer funds tied to Hope Florida.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Cause not yet established.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)